I prefer to use either G-10 or canvas micarta on my knives. These are composite materials with high strength and wear resistance, they do not absorb any water, need any post treatment or are prone to cracking. G-10 is glass fiber reinforced and micarta is reinforced with canvas fiber. The handles are bead blasted to get a coarse surface to improve the grip in wet conditions. The standard color is black on G-10 and green on the micarta, but I usually have other colors in stock. For winter use I have white linen micarta for camouflage purposes (for those who need it), and white kydex is also available. The smaller knives will sometimes have handles of coarse textured G-10 in black or ranger green.
For polished handles, for a more elegant look linen micarta is recommended. The finer structure in the fibers in this material is better suited for polishing and gives a nice appearance. On the other hand, blasting of linen micarta gives less improved grip and a pale grey look, and should not be done.
For the traditional customers I supply curly birch (“valbjørk”). This is the most used handle material in Norway, and can have a dens pattern of flames and bark particles. This material demands better maintenance and I do not take any responsibility for damage of the handle during use.
For polished handles, for a more elegant look linen micarta is recommended. The finer structure in the fibers in this material is better suited for polishing and gives a nice appearance. On the other hand, blasting of linen micarta gives less improved grip and a pale grey look, and should not be done.
For the traditional customers I supply curly birch (“valbjørk”). This is the most used handle material in Norway, and can have a dens pattern of flames and bark particles. This material demands better maintenance and I do not take any responsibility for damage of the handle during use.
